Camphor, Found In Some Pest Control Products, May Cause Seizures In Children
Thursday, May 7, 2009 - 09:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Inappropriate use of camphor-containing products may be a common and under-appreciated cause of seizures in young children, according to a new study. The study calls for efforts to educate communities about the hazards of camphor and to crack down on illegally marketed camphor products.
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